• Ask a Question
    • What is the question that you are being asked?


  • Do Background Research
    • Name at least 10 things that you know about the background of the victim:
      • 1 get some
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  • Construct a Hypothesis
    • At this point, who do you think killed the victim:

    • Why?


  • Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
    • Experiments will involve looking at the evidence collected at the crime scene.
    • Take notes about each of the pieces of evidence below:
      • Fiber Evidence
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      • Fingerprint Evidence
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      • Footprint Evidence
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      • Hair Evidence
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      • Crime Scene Sketch
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  • Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
    • You will write a report sharing your conclusion and backing that conclusion up with the evidence that you collected.
    • You will use this report in Mr. Crawford's Room for the Mock Trial that will take place next month in Civics class.
  • Communicate Your Results
    • The lawyer for your group will communicate the results to the jury during the mock trial.